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The education of females has been exclusively directed to fit them for displaying to advantage the charms of youth and beauty. . . . though well to decorate the blossom, it is far better to prepare for the harvest.
Source: Speech to NY State Legislature; in The Technique of Rest by Anna C. Brackett, 1892.-- Emma Hart Willard, (Feb 23 1787-1870), US educator; She pioneered higher education for women; founded Troy Female Seminary in 1821, which became the Emma Willard School.
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